Apple M8799LL Setup Guide
Apple M8799LL - AirPort Extreme Base Station Manual
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AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide Includes instructions for setting up the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort software - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 2
the AirPort Extreme Base Station 6 The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 7 AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports 8 About the AirPort Software 9 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 10 Setup Overview 13 Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall 15 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 3
to the base station Some models of the base station also have a built-in 56K modem port (�') for dialup Internet access with a standard telephone line, and an external antenna port (Y) for connecting an Apple-certified antenna to extend the range of the network. Once the base station is connected - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 4
The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 0 0 0 Reset button �:: Ethernet (0..) Ethernet (WAN) port (LAN) port Security slot l' USB printer port = Power adapter port Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 5
Ports Your AirPort Extreme Base Station may have six ports, depending on which model you purchased: V External antenna port (on some models) Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network. \:: lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet WAN port Connect a DSL or cable modem - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 6
), or with Ethernet. On some models of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can also extend the range of your wireless network by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If you connect a USB printer to the base station, computers on the AirPort network can print to it by - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 7
• Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support The computer is already configured to access the Internet using a DSL or cable modem, an Ethernet network, or dialup modem. (The AirPort Setup Assistant transfers a copy of your computer's active Internet settings to the AirPort Extreme Base Station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 8
be accurate. Step 2: Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station Connect the power adapter to the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter port and an electrical outlet. Important: Use only the power adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Adapters for other electronic devices may - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 9
-T Ethernet LAN port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. The base station must be connected to the Internet by the lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet WAN (-:::) port or by the modem (�') port. Reset button :.� Ethernet ... (WAN) port Security slot l' USB printer port = Power adapter port If you connect - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 10
a base station: Choose AirPort Setup Assistant> Quit AirPort Setup Assistant. 2 Make sure that you have plugged in your base station and that the middle light is on. 3 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant again and follow the instructions to set up your computer and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 12 - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 11
on a Wall You can use the mounting bracket provided with your AirPort Extreme Base Station to mount it on a wall. Follow these steps: Select a location close to power and phone outlets (or a network connection). 2 Screw the mounting bracket into a wall stud using the two screws that came with - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 12
The base station is designed to mount with the ports on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket as shown. Note: The mounting bracket has enough space for six cables (power, phone, two Ethernet cables, USB printer cable, and external antenna - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 13
your AirPort Extreme Base Station status • Connect to and disconnect from the Internet • Add computers to your AirPort network • Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings • Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 14
glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via the Ethernet LAN port. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort or the modem is dialing your ISP. Connecting - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 15
the Base Station With AirPort Admin Utility The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for most AirPort networks. For advanced settings, you can use AirPort Admin Utility (in Applications/ Utilities) to configure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can use AirPort Admin - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 16
the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure your base station for the first time, you may be asked for a password. The initial password for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 17
If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the following: Set up one base station to act as the DHCP server. 2 Set up the other base stations as bridges, following the instructions in the previous section. The base station acting as a DHCP server can - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 18
label on the bottom of the base station next to the AirPort (�) symbol. To make it easier to set up a WDS, place all of the base stations on a table and plug them into a power supply. As part of the WDS setup process, you might consider giving all the base stations unique names, to make them easier - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 19
to set up the remote base station manually. Select a base station and click the Delete (-) button to remove the base station from the list. HomeNet o Click the buttons below to set up or m�ke changes to your AirPort bnStation. ,--f � • AirPort Internet Network Port Mapping Access Control WOS - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 20
from the pop-up menu. 7 Enter the MAC address of the main base station in the Main AirPort 10 field. The MAC address is also referred to as the AirPort 10 and is printed on the label on the bottom of the base station, next to the AirPort (�) symbol. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 21
MAC address manually, click Select to scan for base stations in range of your computer and select the base station you want to use as the main base station. last Stltion o Oltk the: butot ns below to set up or mue chAnges 10 your AirPort bse Stltion. ---1 AirPort Internet Network Port MApping - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 22
base station manually. Select a base station and click the Delete H button to remove a base station from the list. S Select the base stations you want to set up as remote base stations. Click Update to transfer the new WDS settings to the remote base stations. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 23
stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. External antennas may not be permitted in some regions. Note: After connecting or disconnecting an external antenna, you must unplug the base station's power adapter and then plug it back in. Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network You can also - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 24
the base station antenna port. You can connect an omnidirectional antenna to increase the area covered by a base station in all directions, or you can add a unidirectional antenna to extend the network further in one direction. Apple-certified external antennas for the AirPort Extreme Base Station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 25
AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly. Home Network ( . (: To the Internet (0••) To Ethernet (LAN) = Power adapter If you want to extend the range of the network in the house, and your base station has an external antenna port, you can attach an Apple-certified external antenna to the base - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 26
to the DSL or cable modem. The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with computers connected to the Ethernet LAN (�.�) port. Office Network ( ... : To the Internet < > To Ethernet (LAN) = Power adapter Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 29 - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 27
stations have external antenna ports, you can connect Apple-certified external antennas to further extend the range of the network. You must unplug the power adapter from the wall before you connect or disconnect an external antenna, and then plug it back in. For more information on AirPort Extreme - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 28
School Network Relay __ -� # - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 29
interference, see the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. • Restart your computer. Note: If you connected an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of your network, you must unplug the base station from its power source and plug it back in - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 30
System Preferences. • Some Internet service providers (lSPs) are not currently compatible with AirPort. For more information on using the AirPort Extreme Base Station with your Internet account, contact your ISP or look on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. • If there is a microwave - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 31
appears, make the following changes: • Reset the AirPort Extreme Base Station password. • Turn encryption on to activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network. S Click Update. The base station restarts to load the new - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 32
Apple Network XXXXXX (where X is a number). • The base station password returns to public. Important: Resetting the base station to factory defaults erases all the settings you have entered for the base station, including Access Control and RADIUS settings. You move your AirPort Extreme Base Station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 33
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service provider. The base station is in self-check mode. The base station is starting up. The base station has failed the power-on self-test. Contact your Apple-authorized service provider. The base station is being reset. The network and base station passwords are reset to public. The base station - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 35
circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 36
modem eliminates the problem, the modem itself may need service. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact Apple or an Apple-authorized service via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly date and time it was sent - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 37
power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Warning: Users degradation du service dans Apple Canada, Inc. 7495 Birchmount Road Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 5G2 Apple Modem - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 38
modem (and any associated communications software) to the above settings may result in the modem being non-compliant with Australian telecommunications standards. Under these circumstances a user or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all ofTelecom's network services. 42 - Apple M8799LL | Setup Guide - Page 39
, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Mac. and Mac as are trademarks of Apple Computer, lnc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Rendezvous is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
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AirPort Extreme
Base Station
±²Tup GuId²
Includes instructions foR setting up
the AirPoRt Extreme Base Stat±on and
AirPort software